Luna Cinemas Finally Re-Open Tomorrow! Here’s What’s Showing

One of the many things we took for granted that were suddenly taken away when the pandemic hit was going to the movies.

The smell of popcorn, sipping on pre-mix coke and crunching down on choc tops all gone in the blink of an eye.

Now, as Western Australia continues lifting many of the restrictions that helped flatten the curve to great effect, cinemas are back baby!

Many of the larger chains have been open for a minute, and tomorrow (Thursday 2 July) sees local indie cinema fave Luna Palace Cinemas opening their doors with a fresh slate of films.

In line with COVID-19 safety protocols, they’ll be operating with reduced capacities and spaced session times to allow regular cleaning.

Below is a list of movies opening across Luna Leederville, Luna On SX (Freo) and Windsor Cinema (Nedlands) this week, and you can head here to find out what’s coming up in the next few weeks/months.

The Assistant

Julia Garner (awesome in Ozark) stars as Jane, a junior assistant to a big time entertainment exec in a #MeToo story very much inspired by Harvey Weinstein.

Luna Leederville & Windsor Cinema

The Booksellers

If you love a great book, The Booksellers is for you – featuring interviews with an array of rare book dealers, collectors and sellers from stores across the world making for a fascinating and charming documentary.

Luna Leederville & Windsor Cinema

Fantastic Fungi

Directed by Louie Schwartzbger, Fantastic Fungi goes on a magical journey into mushrooms, as told by scientists and mycologists such as Paul Stamets, Michael Pollan, Andrew Weil and more.

Luna Leederville & Luna On SX

H Is For Happiness

How’s this for a bit hometown pride – H Is For Happiness is set and was filmed in Albany, telling the story of 12-going-on-13-year old Candice Phee (Daisy Axon) careering headfirst into adolescence amidst a stacked cast great Australian actors.

Luna Leederville

Hearts & Bones

Another incoming Australian gem, Hearts & Bones is the directorial debut of Ben Lawrence, and stars legendary actor Hugo Weaving as a war photographer who strikes up an unlikely friendship with a South Sudanese refugee.

Luna Leederville & Luna On SX

It Must Be Heaven

This Cannes award-winning film is director/writer/star Elia Suleiman’s first feature in a decade, following 2009’s The Time That Remains and follows his Palestinian filmmaker character around the world attempting to pitch his new comedy film.

Luna Leederville

Love Sarah

Love Sarah stars Celia Imrie (Best Exotic Marigold Hotel) as three generations of women work together to open a bakery and honour 19-year-old Clarissa’s late mother.

Luna Leederville, Luna On SX & Windsor Cinema

MONOS

Directed by Alejandro Landes and the winner of a Sundance Special Jury Award, MONOS has been liked to Lord Of The Flies and Apocalypse Now, following a rebel group of Latin American teenage commandos.

Luna Leederville

The Personal History Of David Copperfield

From Director Armando Iannucci (The Death Of Stalin), The Personal History Of David Copperfield stars Dev Patel, Tilda Swinton, Hugh Laurie and Ben Whishaw in a re-telling of Charles Dickens’ autobiographical novel.

Luna Leederville, Luna On SX & Windsor Cinema

Romantic Road

Part road movie, biopic and travelogue, Romantic Road goes on a madcap adventure with Rupert and Jan Grey as they drive their battered car 5000 miles through the heart of India.

Luna On SX & Windsor Cinema

The Trip To Greece

Michael Winterbottom’s fourth and final entry into The Trip franchise, as the title suggests Rob Brydon and Steve Coogan head to Greece for more great food, impeccable impressions and general hi-jinx.

Luna Leederville, Luna On SX & Windsor Cinema

Header image by Greg Johnston via Facebook.